Gozo: Cooking Class and Market Visit
Gozo, Malta
Explore the local market and experience a hands-on cooking class. Make Pastizzi, Gozitan Ftira, and traditional nougat to enjoy for lunch, accompanied by water, a glass of wine or beer, and coffee.
This hands-on Maltese cooking class takes place in Gozo, ideal for food enthusiasts interested in traditional local recipes and market visits.
Highlights
- Explore traditional Maltese cooking rooted in childhood memories
- Visit the local market, meet a cheesemonger and coffee roaster
- Participate actively in a cooking class with local stories
- Enjoy a lunch of your prepared dishes with water and a glass of wine or beer
- Receive recipe copies and a food souvenir to take home
Description
Your host will guide you through traditional Maltese recipes inspired by his childhood. This interactive class requires active participation, allowing you to prepare genuine homemade dishes.
The experience starts with a visit to the main square for food shopping. You'll meet a local cheesemonger and a coffee roaster before returning to the fully air-conditioned open kitchen above Maldonado Bistro, where the cooking takes place. Seating is available if needed.
During the class, you will prepare savory snacks including Pastizzi, Gozitan Ftira, Bigilla, and traditional nougat. After cooking, enjoy the meal you prepared accompanied by water and your choice of wine or beer.
All guests receive printed recipes and a food souvenir to take home.
Includes
- Visit to the main square for fresh food shopping
- Meet local cheese-monger, fish hawker, and butcher (including cheese tasting)
- Refreshment at Coffeehouse & Kitchen (coffee by Vicky Coffee)
- Hands-on cooking of Bigilla, Pastizzi, Gozitan Ftira, and nougat
- Lunch of the prepared dishes with water and a glass of wine or beer
- Copy of all shared recipes
- Food souvenir to take home
- Unlimited water
- Coffee served at the end of the experience
Excludes
- Transportation
If crossing from Malta, assistance with transportation tips or pick-up from the Gozo ferry terminal is available on request.
Important Information
- Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or intolerances; the class can be adapted accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book early and bring comfortable clothing suitable for cooking. The class runs in a fully air-conditioned space, suitable for all weather conditions.
